(October 2, 2011) Chrysler is recalling certain 2012 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles with the company’s 3.6-liter V6 engine because of manufacturing problems that could lead to engine failures, the Wall Street Journal reported today.

In a document filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the car maker said the recall includes Chrysler 200 and Town and Country models, Dodge Charger, Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey models, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles built from Aug. 31 through Sept. 13. A total of 657 vehicles are potentially affected, the company says.

Chrysler says connecting rods in the vehicles’ engines could fail because of debris inside the engine block. Such a failure could cause the engine to seize, increasing the risk of a crash. The company says it is not aware of any failures occurring in customer’s vehicles, or of injuries or property damage related to the problem.

“The condition was caught early at the plant during a scheduled audit and only 657 potentially affected vehicles were delivered to dealers, the majority of which have not been sold,” said David Dillon, Head of Product Investigations and Campaigns.

Under the recall Chrysler will replace the engines for all affected vehicles free of charge.

Source: The Wall Street Journal